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  • ChrisRose1
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    June 22, 2009 at 5:25 pm
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    I was treated for Graves’ disease in 1983 and have been on thyroid replacement medication ever since. Is there a list of common problems associated with having had Graves’ for that long or longer? And should a person like myself be seeing a medical specialist on a regular basis? I do have an opthalmologist. :roll:

    Jake_George
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    June 22, 2009 at 7:19 pm
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    You should still be followed by an endocrinologist. Once we have Graves’ we have it forever. As for what to expect long term? Watch you levels and you should have a long and happy life.

    We have many people who come to our conferences who have had Graves’ for over 40 years and no problems. If you keep your levels in a good range and you are followed by an endocrinologist you should be fine.

    We look forward to hearing from you for many years to come.

    ChrisRose1
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    June 22, 2009 at 7:23 pm
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    #1070339

    Hi Jake,

    Thank you for your reply – – much appreciated.

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